Smile Politely Magazine
Tom Ackerman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in prospect development and research, currently serving as Manager and Prospect Development Analyst at the University of Illinois Foundation since March 2016, where responsibilities include team management and collaboration on interdepartmental initiatives. Prior experience includes roles as a Prospect Development Analyst supporting major gift fundraising, a Monthly Culture Columnist for Smile Politely Magazine, and a Data Curator at Wolfram Alpha, LLC, where research and data organization were key functions. Academic background includes a Master of Library & Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Rhetoric and Media Studies from Willamette University.
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Smile Politely Magazine
Smile Politely is Champaign-Urbana's independent online magazine. We provide the community with a passionate, trustworthy, informed point of view on local music, arts, culture, food+drink, sports, politics and news. Our writers range in age from college undergrads to fifty-somethings, and with that diversity comes a wide array of political, cultural, social, and artistic bents, as well as an impressive wealth of experiences from which to reference. Such variety accurately reflects the hodgepodge that is Champaign-Urbana, a university town with a decidedly Midwestern flair. Smile Politely's editorial staff immerses itself in the community it calls home, and our writers' coverage of events reflects that dedication.